Virginia – Bright sunshine is cutting through a chilly start this morning, but a quick shift toward wetter conditions is already lining up for coastal Virginia by Friday afternoon. The calm won’t last long.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, temperatures climb to 70°F Thursday under mostly sunny skies before reaching 73°F Friday. Showers begin developing after 2 p.m. Friday, with rain becoming likely by Friday night and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, drivers along I-264, I-64, and Shore Drive should prepare for changing conditions late Friday. Roads may turn slick quickly as showers spread inland. Visibility could drop during heavier bursts of rain.
Today remains quiet and cool with highs near 53°F and light east winds. Skies stay clear into tonight with lows around 49°F. By Thursday, warmer air settles in, bringing a noticeable spring feel across the region.
Friday marks the transition. Clouds build through the afternoon, followed by scattered showers that become steadier into the evening. Keep rain gear ready and plan extra time if traveling after sunset.
Behind the rain, cooler air moves in Saturday with highs dropping to 50°F. A few early showers may linger before skies clear later in the day. Sunday rebounds slightly with sunshine and highs near 54°F.
Looking ahead, early next week trends warmer again, with highs pushing into the mid-60s under mostly sunny skies.
If you’re heading out Friday evening, will rain impact your plans?
Five Day Outlook for Virginia Beach, Virginia:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F
Friday: Showers developing, high 73°F
Saturday: Chance of early showers, high 50°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 54°F
Monday: Sunny, high 65°F
